Archive for September, 2008

>Scripps News – Washington,DC,USA
Just because credit is tight and home equity is trending southward doesn’t mean the dream of vacationing in a recreational vehicle has to be parked.

People still are high on the idea of RV travel, industry representatives say, and there are alternatives to forking over big money for a new motor home.

The obvious one is the used motor home, said spokesman Phil Ingrassia of the National RV Dealers Association.

A late-model used RV will cost significantly less than a comparable new model, he said. An advantage to buying one from an RV dealer, he added, is the dealer provides some assurance that the vehicle has been checked out, and many late-model purchases qualify for an extended service agreement, similar to a warranty.

Another alternative to buying a new RV is fixing up one’s old RV, said Valerie Parmenter, owner of V.I.P. Enterprises in San Bernardino, Calif.

V.I.P. performs full-body repair and interior and exterior renovations, which Parmenter says turns an old unit into something as good as new.
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>Elko/Perry, GA – September 2008 – It’s become a rite of passage – that annual fall (and winter) migration to the Twin Oaks RV Park & Campground, ( twinoaksrvpark.com )located just off I-75 (exit 127) south of Perry, Georgia. Travelers headed to Florida make their way back from the northern states, Interstate-75 at times seeming like a moving parking lot with thousands of “snowbirds” flocking to their warmer southern home destinations. The migration phenomenon was validated by two University of Florida studies. (Reference: November 2004, December 2006)

This year, as many years before, those travelers will make Twin Oaks a restful stop for a few days and even a week or two. The campers return for regularly scheduled vacations – the solitude, friendship and camping lifestyle bechoning not only in the fall but throughout the winter season. Rental cabins were added recently and have become an extremely popular camping option.

You too can enjoy Historical Central Georgia at this family-owned park. Twin Oaks is nestled between the snowy white cotton fields and majestic Pecan orchards. The Park is conveniently located near many area attractions such as the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, the Warner Robins Air Museum, Andersonville Civil War Site & Museum, Home of Jimmy Carter, the Georgia Sports & Music Hall of Fame, American Camellia Society and Hay House, and much more.

The Park is also filled with its own attractions such as the beautiful ornamental trees and many varieties of flowers. After a day of sightseeing or shopping, relax in the Olympic sized pool or Gazebo covered hot tub, or unwind with any of the many activities available to guests at the Park. Whether your stay is a night or a month, you will be pleased with your spacious, landscaped site and wonderfully clean park. Twin Oaks can accomodate any RV up to 90 feet in the pull-thru sites.

Twin Oaks helpful staff is on hand to help make your stay memorable – memories which will have you joining the annual migration and hospitality shared by travelers from around the country. The Park (GPS Coordinates N= 32 20.173 W= 83 45.797) offers discount rates for groups and camping clubs. Our memberships (and those we accept) include ARVC, Escapee’s, Good Sam’s, Good Neighbor, Passport America, Recreation USA and Woodall’s. Twin Oaks was honored to be named the #1 RV Park in the State of Georgia, by Good Sam’s/Trailer Life.
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>Dennis D. Newell, 64, of Lenore, was killed when the motor home he was driving down Lenore Grade lost control and crashed about one-tenth of a mile from the Lenore Bridge on Lenore Grade near here Sunday.
Lewiston Morning Tribune (subscription) – Lewiston,ID,USA
As Newell approached the bottom of the grade he failed to negotiate the last corner and the vehicle went over the guardrail, went airborne and rolled.

There were three occupants and three dogs in the vehicle. Passengers were Delyla R. Newell, 50, of Lenore, and Dyla L. Lawton, 72, of Alaska. Dennis Newell was pronounced dead at the scene. Delyla Newell and Dyla Lawton were taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and released.

Idaho State Police investigators believe a brake issue may have been a factor in the crash. The state police is continuing its investigation.
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